Refreshing & Beautiful

Refreshing & Beautiful

By Claudie Benjamin When Sam Lin came from Taiwan to New York a little over a decade ago to complete a Master’s degree, he felt something was missing.  That something, the treat to enjoy between studying, researching, and writing papers was Bubble Milk...
Chinese Cuban Restaurant: A Proud Heritage

Chinese Cuban Restaurant: A Proud Heritage

By Claudie Benjamin “Ninety percent of our customers are regulars,” says Richie Lam, Manager of La Dinastia, a Chinese-Latin restaurant at 145 West 72nd Street that his father, Juan Lam opened in 1986.  Earlier it had been Principe...
Magic of Elegantly Designed eBikes

Magic of Elegantly Designed eBikes

By Claudie Benjamin People often want or need an extra boost, and the possibility of biking to a destination without being sweaty. Also, it’s not unusual for orthopedists and cardiologists to consult with Lou Jacob, Sales Manager...
Joyfully Using American Sign Language

Joyfully Using American Sign Language

By Claudie Benjamin When Lora Heller’s two sons who are now in their early 20s were only six months old, they were using American Sign Language to communicate. Neither one was Deaf or hard of hearing, but as...
Refresh: an Exciting Change of Environment

Refresh: an Exciting Change of Environment

By Claudie Benjamin Almost 30 years ago, before coming from Seoul, Korea to New York, Mee Sook Jo (Michelle) was an artist. One of her framed metal works entitled “People” is hanging on a wall up front as you enter the dry-cleaning store she and her...